THE FUNERAL OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

lincoln-funeral-mast.jpgThe New York Times
April 20, 1865

Front page, stacked headlines and column upon column of details of the sad ceremony including the funeral sermon, and scenes of mourning in New York City (see the scans). All pages contain heavy black rules in mourning for the assassinated President Lincoln.

But, this particular newspaper is also filled with end of the war details and captures, including the last cavalry battle of General George A. Custer, and scenes of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee’s army to General U.S. Grant. There is also an item on the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Lincoln.

Eight pages, very fine condition. A little wear along the centerfold is all that keeps this remarkable historic newspaper from the excellent-near mint category. The only one in inventory.

$750

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Posted by mmitchell | Filed Under The Civil War, All Historic Newspapers